Colt, Honeywell and Nokia to trial space-based quantum-safe cryptography
Colt Technology Services, Honeywell and Nokia have announced a collaboration to test quantum-safe networking through satellite communications.
Vocus and Telesat sign agreement for Australia’s first Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station
Vocus and Telesat have announced a multi-year contract for the development of a Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Landing Station in Australia.
BlackSky’s newest Gen-3 satellite delivers high-resolution imagery just 12 hours after launch
BlackSky has successfully delivered its first very high-resolution images from its latest Gen-3 satellite just 12 hours after launch.
Hanwha and BAE Systems sign MoU to develop advanced multi-sensor satellite system
The collaboration will combine BAE Systems’ ultra-wideband Radio Frequency (RF) sensor technology with Hanwha Systems’ expertise in small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites.
L3Harris delivers advanced electromagnetic warfare system to U.S. Space Force
L3Harris Technologies has delivered its advanced Meadowlands systems to the U.S. Space Force’s Electromagnetic Warfare unit, aiming to strengthen national defence in the contested space domain.
U.S. Space Force awards $1.2 billion missile tracking satellite contract to BAE Systems
BAE Systems has been awarded a $1.2 billion contract by U.S. Space Systems Command to deliver missile tracking satellite capabilities for the U.S. Space Force.
Bittium to deliver tactical communications solution with Tough SDR radios to European customer
Bittium has received a purchase order worth approximately EUR 2.2 million from its European partner to supply a tactical communications solution to the armed forces of a European country.
Saab partners with Maxar to enhance space-based multi-domain defence tech
Swedish defence company Saab has announced a new partnership with Maxar Intelligence, a prominent provider of geospatial intelligence.
‘Always Above’ documentary launches nationwide, showcasing U.S. Space Force’s mission
The U.S. Space Force debuted its documentary, “Always Above,” during planetarium screenings nationwide on National Space Day, May 2, highlighting the service’s current-day capabilities in space and future efforts.
Rocket Lab to acquire Geost, expanding capabilities in missile defence and space payloads
Rocket Lab has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the parent holding company of Geost, LLC, an Arizona-based specialist in electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payloads for national security satellites.
Lockheed Martin launches eighth GPS III satellite into orbit from Florida
The eighth GPS III satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin, was successfully launched into orbit at 1:37 p.m. EDT on 30 May from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Lockheed Martin awarded $510 million contract for two additional GPS IIIF satellites
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $509.8 million contract modification by the U.S. Air Force for the production of two additional Global Positioning System III Follow-On (GPS IIIF) satellites.